Canada to investigate student visa system amid rising frauds
Canada’s federal Auditor General has announced a comprehensive audit of the country’s international student visa system, as authorities intensify efforts to address widespread fraud,...
Blow for culture and education: US to exit UNESCO by 2026 end
The United States will formally withdraw from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by December 31, 2026, as President Donald Trump moves...
Sudan: Children vulnerable to deadly infections as vaccination rates dips
The war that erupted in April 2023 in Sudan has led to an unprecedented humanitarian health crisis, with routine vaccination coverage plunging to the...
Queen Elizabeth II’s iconic wardrobe to go on display
A landmark exhibition showcasing the evolving fashion and iconic wardrobe of the late Queen Elizabeth II is set to open next year at Buckingham...
Mediterranean heatwave threatens marine life
A formidable marine heatwave has gripped the western Mediterranean since late June, alarming marine scientists and environmentalists due to its intensity, timing and potential...
Alaska Airlines grounds all flights: Read why!
Late Sunday evening, Alaska Airlines was forced to ground its entire fleet—encompassing both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air-operated aircraft—due to a widespread IT systems...
Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay horror: Storm capsizes tourist boat, 38 dead
A sudden, violent thunderstorm on Saturday, July 19, overturned a tourist vessel in Vietnam’s UNESCO‑listed Ha Long Bay, leading to the deaths of approximately...
Istanbul Airport Tops Global Rankings, Dethrones Singapore’s Changi in 2025 Survey
In a surprising turn in the global aviation landscape, Istanbul Airport has clinched the top position in the 2025 Travel + Leisure rankings, surpassing...
Australia dominates global rankings with world’s top beaches
In July 2025, Whitehaven Beach—located on Whitsunday Island off the coast of Queensland—was officially declared the world’s best beach by renowned travel site Big 7...